Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Cornish, NH
A wooden covered bridge across the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont, among the longest of its kind in the country. Park by the approach, walk through it and take photos from the riverbank.
The bridge over the Connecticut River links Cornish, New Hampshire, with Windsor, Vermont. It is 449 ft 5 in long (about 137 m) and was completed in 1866 by Bela Jenks Fletcher and James Frederick Tasker. It is a Town lattice truss bridge, a lattice design that Ithiel Town patented in 1820 and 1835. It was a toll bridge until 1943; New Hampshire bought it in 1936, and the state's transportation department maintains it to this day.
The bridge still carries car traffic, with a load limit of 10 short tons (about 9 t) and a width of 24 ft (about 7.3 m). If you are driving an RV or a larger vehicle, check its weight and width before crossing. In 1970 the American Society of Civil Engineers designated it a civil engineering landmark, and in 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. A parking area with an information panel is about 30 m (100 ft) south of the bridge. A visit takes 20 to 30 minutes.
- Nearest town
- Cornish, NH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.4800, -72.3870
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Mt Ascutney State Park CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
- Quechee / Pine Valley Kampgrounds of AmericaMotorhome stopover12 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered BridgeMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Tree Farm CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
- Mascoma Lake CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Mount Sunapee State Park Camping AreaCampsite19 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
- Horseshoe Acres CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
All campsites in New Hampshire · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge?
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge is in Cornish, NH, at GPS 43.4800, -72.3870. It is about 12 mi from Woodstock.
Can you camp near Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mt Ascutney State Park Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Quechee Gorge (11 mi), Woodstock Village Green (12 mi), Grafton Village (24 mi) and Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home (42 mi).
When is the best time to visit Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)